Ginkgo Photo Spot Guide
by Bryleeeee
Aug 1, 2025
Why visit Tengchong? Volcanoes + Hot Springs + Ginkgo = A Divine Combination! This border town in Yunnan is simply a vacation paradise~ Soaking in natural hot springs, stepping on golden ginkgo leaves, experiencing the slow pace of life in the "First City at the Edge" is truly delightful!
✈️Transportation Guide:
1️⃣Long-distance Transportation:
Flight: Kunming → Tengchong 1 hour (Suggested: fly to Kunming first for a more cost-effective transfer)
High-speed Rail: Get off at Baoshan Station and transfer to a bus/carpool (approx. 80 RMB/person)
Self-drive: 7 hours from Kunming, many beautiful sights along the way but mountain roads are rugged
2️⃣Local Transportation:
🚍Infrequent bus services, car rental recommended between attractions (300 RMB/day)
🛵Renting an electric scooter in Heshun Ancient Town is super convenient (50 RMB/day)
🌟Must-visit Attractions:
【Natural Wonders】
🌋Rehai Scenic Area: Watching boiling hot springs + cooking eggs in the 'Big Rolling Pot' is super fun! Ticket 50 RMB
🚁Volcano Park: Horse riding/hot air balloon ride to overlook the crater, ticket 35 RMB
🍂Beihai Wetland: Raft on grass to see the golden grass sea, ticket 55 RMB
【Cultural Ancient Towns】
🏮Heshun Ancient Town: Stroll through a century-old overseas Chinese hometown, ticket 55 RMB
🍁Ginkgo Village: Most beautiful from mid-November to early December, amazing for photos!
【Hot Spring Experience】
♨️Banyan Tree/Bailian: High-end experience (200-300 RMB/person)
💰Rehai Bath Valley: Value for money choice
🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
【Ancient Town First Choice】
Anzhiruosu Mountain: Designer B&B, amazing terrace view! 600+/night
Yanji Xiangxue Resort Courtyard: An old house bursting with artistic flair, 400+/night
【Hot Spring Hotels】
Banyan Tree Resort: Hot spring pool directly accessible from the room, 1500+/night
Hehua Hot Spring: Forest hillside hot spring pools, high value for money 800+/night
🍜Foodie Guide:
1️⃣Dajiujia (Stir-fried Rice Cakes): A must-try at Cun Dama Doufen Restaurant!
2️⃣Tuguozi (Clay Pot Stew): The most authentic 'taste of mom'
3️⃣Xidoufen (Thin Bean Jelly): Any vendor at Heshun Morning Market sells delicious ones
4️⃣Tongpiao Beef (Copper Ladle Beef): Chaowei Halal is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time)
⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls:
1️⃣Ginkgo season is most beautiful in late November, don't go at other times and find nothing
2️⃣One hot spring experience is enough
3️⃣Heshun ticket 55 RMB, some B&Bs offer free entry
4️⃣Be sure to do sun protection + keep warm!
💡3-Day 2-Night Itinerary:
D1: Heshun Ancient Town + Rehai night hot spring soak
D2: Volcano Park + Beihai Wetland + Ginkgo Village
D3: Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall + City food tour
Volcanoes on the left🌋 hot springs on the right♨️ ginkgo rain overhead🍂 local life below~
This border town is truly worth it! Quickly save this guide and set off~
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